Jesuit High School of New Orleans

New Soccer Season, Same Old Rivalry Between the Jays and ’Saders

Posted January 9, 2015 / Last updated January 9, 2015

Print Print Email Email Share Share

Jesuit – Brother Martin Match Is Friday, Jan. 9 at John Ryan Stadium; Kickoff Is 6 PM

The Blue Jays celebrate Patrick LaCour's goal in the 72nd minute of their match against Holy Cross. Up next: Brother Martin. The Jays and Crusaders get underway on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at John Ryan Stadium.

The Blue Jays celebrate Patrick LaCour’s goal in the 72nd minute of their match against Holy Cross. Up next: Brother Martin. The Jays and Crusaders get underway on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at John Ryan Stadium.

View the Jesuit – Holy Cross Soccer Gallery (17 Images)

For the record, the Jesuit – Holy Cross varsity soccer match at John Ryan Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 7 was won by the visitors.

Say what?

It’s true, the visitors won, 1-0. But in this match, circumstances dictated that the Jays play the role of the visiting team, which they graciously did. Besides, it was perfect weather for soccer: a sharp breeze blowing out of the north at 25 mph with a wind chill close to 20 degrees.

The Jays dominated Holy Cross by controlling the ball but had trouble putting the ball in the goal. There were many, many “just misses.” The Tigers guarded their lair ferociously and it wasn’t until the 72nd minute that the Jays finally got a break. Patrick LaCour was in the right spot when the ball bounced off the head of a Tiger. LaCour launched a rocket from about five yards outside the box and buried it into the left corner of the Tigers’ goal.

The Jays bring an 11-4-2 record to their match against Brother Martin on Friday at John Ryan Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. 

“We are improving with every match we play,” said coach Hubie Collins after the Jesuit – Holy Cross match. “We persevered, had lots of opportunities, persevered some more, and Patrick (LaCour) was in the right spot, struck the ball, and that was the match.”

The Jays are good at persevering and they plan on doing just that against the Crusaders.

Read More…

N.O. Advocate: Jesuit boys soccer team beats Holy Cross

Galleries

Soccer 2014-15: JHS (1) vs Holy Cross (0); John Ryan Stadium, January 7

  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_09
    This quartet of Blue Jays - Nick Slay (33), Dillon Fuchs (24), Jack LaForge (14), and Chris Pitre (39) - try desperately to score before halftime, but the Tiger goalie snuffs the attack.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_17
    About the mystery fan. That's senior Dan Edmund emerging from a hole in the top of his swimming jacket, which shares closet space with his Jesuit baseball uniform.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_16
    ... Patrick LaCour celebrates with his teammates. The Jays pull out a 1-0 victory. LaCour has kicked the winning goal in three matches thus far. The Jays record is 11-4-2. Jesuit and Brother Martin play Friday, Jan. 9, at John Ryan Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_15
    ... Patrick LaCour watches his shot fly into the far corner of the net...
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_14
    ... Patrick LaCour has a narrow window and fires a rocket between Dillon Fuchs (24) and Jose Aleman (9)...
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_13
    With approximately 8 minutes remaining in the match, the Tigers clear the ball from in front their goal, or so they think. Patrick LaCour (6) has his eyes on the ball...
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_12
    In the second half, the Jays were against the wind, making it even tougher to score. Chris Pitre heads the ball at the top of the box, but his attempt to score fizzles.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_11
    Jesuit goalie Otto Candies leaps high to make sure this attempt by the Tigers to score doesn't succeed.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_10
    Dylan Mire passes the ball to his teammate.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_01
    Soccer fans bundled up warmly to watch Jesuit and Holy Cross duke it out at John Ryan Stadium on a frigid Wednesday, Jan. 7. With north wind gusts up to 25 mph swirling through the stadium, fans brought blankets and even portable heaters to ward off frostbite.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_08
    Jack LaForge keeps his eyes on the ball.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_07
    Chase Rushing (far left) heads the ball from a corner kick, but the ball goes over the net. The Tigers put 9 of 11 marbles on defense which is one reason the Jays were having some trouble finding the inside of the net.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_06
    On a frigid night like this, that ball is hard and cold, and you can tell that Jose Aleman seems bemused by the plight of a Tiger.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_05
    Michael Pou plays defense and keeps the ball in play.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_04
    The Jays controlled the ball probably 98% of the 80-minute match. This is just one of numerous opportunities the Jays had to score but couldn't get the ball into the goal. Nick Slay (33) tries to head the ball in off a corner kick. Dillon Fuchs (24) is also in the play.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_03
    Chase Rushing moves swiftly past this Tiger defender.
  • soccer-2014_15_jhs1vholycross0_theryan_01072015_02
    All zipped up and fortified with popcorn and hot chocolate, this mysterious Blue Jay flies into the bleachers. Who might he be? Find out at the end of the gallery.